Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony RX100 VA

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Fujifilm XQ2 and Sony RX100 VA, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and RX100 VA (1") feature different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XQ2 was brought out 4 years before the RX100 VA and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm XQ2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm XQ2 matches up against the RX100 VA in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm XQ2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XQ2 Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XQ2 comes with exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VA has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XQ2 and Sony RX100 VA in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 vs the RX100 VA.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ2 and RX100 VA is 92 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The visual here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XQ2 and RX100 VA.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XQ2 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony RX100 VA will resolve greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XQ2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.